Travel documentaries

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Travel shows on BBC Select inspire exploration, adventure, and cultural immersion and transport you to captivating destinations around the world. Our selection of travel documentaries feature tour guides such as Joanna Lumley, Alexander Armstrong and Bettany Hughes and offer glimpses into incredible landscapes and lesser known gems across the globe. Embark on journeys across Europe, Asia and more with our collection of travel series and films.

Griff's Canadian Adventure

Griff's Canadian Adventure

Beloved British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones is on an epic journey across Canada as he explores the nation’s cultures and traditions. From the rugged Atlantic Coast of Newfoundland to Vancouver in the Pacific Northwest, each episode will see Griff under go a challenge to truly experience each province, with a little help from locals and experts he meets along the way.

World’s Most Amazing Walks

World ’ s Most Amazing Walks with Robson Green

Actor Robson Green takes viewers on a breathtaking adventure through some of the most incredible and awe-inspiring scenery on the planet. Each journey is filled with breathtaking vistas, fascinating history and bewitching wildlife, with a new discovery at every turn. Along the way, Robson immerses himself in both the landscapes and the stories of the people he meets along the way.

Ottoman Empire by Train

Ottoman Empire by Train

After exploring the mysteries of Ancient Egypt, Alice Roberts takes to the railways again to explore a more challenging and mysterious empire. The scale of the Ottoman Empire spanned three continents, over 70 countries and lasted 600 years. Alice starts her journey near the Syrian border, traversing Turkey before entering the Balkans and finishing up at the empire’s westernmost point, Budapest.

Britain's Railway Empire in Colour

Britain's Railway Empire in Colour

To mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of rail, the extraordinary story of how Britain gave railways to the world is explored. From the first experiments with steam trains, to the exporting of this new technology around the globe, newly colorized footage reveals its impact. Leading experts, including TikTok trainspotter Francis Bourgeois, discuss this transport revolution.

Extraordinary Escapes

Extraordinary Escapes

Broadcaster, comedian and British national treasure Sandi Toksvig explores the delights of the UK’s wildest, most remote and beautifully designed vacation destinations. She’s accompanied by some of the nation’s most fascinating and funny women including Alison Steadman, Jessica Hynes and Prue Leith. Together they visit unique holiday homes in some of Britain’s most breathtaking landscapes.